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NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING
OR WHILE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE
© 2021 Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc.
Kerosene Forced Air Heater User’s Manual
OPERATION (CONT.)
Starting the Heater: (Ignition)
1. Fill the tank with kerosene or other approved
fuel until needle on fuel gauge points to “F”.
2. Replace fuel cap and tighten firmly.
3. Connect the heater to a three prong
(grounded) power source. You must use a
three prong (grounded) extension cord that
is at least 6 feet long and is a minimum of 14
AWG rating.
Model 45-KFA:
1. Complete steps 1-3 above.
2. Move power switch to “On” position. The
power indicator light will illuminate and the
heater will ignite.
Stopping / Restarting Heater:
- To stop the heater, move the power switch to the
“Off” position and unplug the power cord.
- To restart the heater; wait 10 seconds and follow
ignition steps.
Models 80T-KFA - 215T-KFA:
1. Complete “starting heater ignition” steps 1-3
above
2. Turn thermostat control knob to desired
temperature setting. The thermostat set range
is from 40 ºF to 110 ºF.
3. Move power switch to “On” position. The
power indicator light and room temperature
display will illuminate and heater will ignite.
NOTE: 45-80T-KFA models do not have a room
temperature display feature.
The room temperature display will indicate the
following:
- When the temperature is less than 0 ºF the
display says “LO”.
- When the temperature is more that 99 ºF the
display says “HI”.
- Between 0
°
F and 99
°
F the display shows actual
temperature.
Stopping / Restarting Heater:
- To stop the heater, move the power switch to the
“Off” position and unplug the power cord.
- To restart the heater; wait 10 seconds and follow
ignition steps.
Long Term Storage:
Models 45-KFA - 80T-KFA:
1. Use an approved siphon to drain fuel through the
fuel cap opening.
Models 140T-KFA - 215T-KFA:
1. Drain fuel through the drain bolt in the bottom of
the fuel tank.
2. To remove the drain bolt, unscrew
counterclockwise.
3. Using a small amount of kerosene, rinse and
swirl the kerosene inside of the fuel tank, empty
the tank fully.
4. To replace the drain bolt; push the drain head
fully into the drain hole and screw clockwise.
IMPORTANT: Never store leftover kerosene between
seasons, using old fuel can damage heater.
TIP: If the heater does not ignite; move
switch to “Off” position, check steps 1-3
above and then move switch to “On” position.
TIP: If the heater does not ignite, the
thermostat may be set too low. Turn the
control knob to a higher setting until the
heater ignites. If the heater does not ignite; move
switch to “Off” position, check steps 1-3 above
and then move switch to “On” position.
